All of Our Demise: The epic conclusion to All of Us Villains

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In a time of typewriters and steam engines, Iris Winnow awaits word from her older brother, who has enlisted on the side of Enva the Skyward goddess. Alcohol abuse led to her mother’s losing her job, and Iris has dropped out of school and found work utilizing her writing skills at the Oath Gazette. Hiding the stress of her home issues behind a brave face, Iris competes for valuable assignments that may one day earn her the coveted columnist position. Her rival for the job is handsome and wealthy Roman Kitt, whose prose entrances her so much she avoids reading his articles. At home, she writes cathartic letters to her brother, never posting them but instead placing them in her wardrobe, where they vanish overnight. One day Iris receives a reply, which, along with other events, pushes her to make dramatic life decisions. Magic plays a quiet role in this story, and readers may for a time forget there is anything supernatural going on. This is more of a wartime tale of broken families, inspired youths, and higher powers using people as pawns. It flirts with clichéd tropes but also takes some startling turns. Main characters are assumed White; same-sex marriages and gender equality at the warfront appear to be the norm in this world. they had more than a common enemy: they shared a common cause. And they were ready to fight for it . . . I grew to love all of the characters involved in the tournament, from Briony’s unwavering determination, to Gavin who had a point to prove, Finley who is just lovely, headstrong Isobel and Alistair, a boy chased by demons. And Reid was an unexpected and interesting element, the curse maker who seemed to be more at the forefront than anyone would have expected…. All of Us Villains was one of my top reads of last year so I have been absolutely desperate to get my hands on the conclusion to this duology! A blood-soaked modern fairytale brimming with magic, spectacle, and unforgettable characters.” —Katy Rose Pool, author of There Will Come A Darkness

ALL OF OUR DEMISE | Kirkus Reviews

The pace of this sequel is so much better paced than the first book, and I was immediately invested in the champion's stories. I didn't want to put it down! I found myself rooting for all the champions, including the surprise one and desperately wanted to see them win and destroy the tournament. I was reading far into the night to find out what their various fates would be. There were twists and turns a plenty in this book, and, just like the characters, we really don't know who the hell we can trust till the very end! Alistair aka my bisexual disaster monster boy still owns my heart and throughout the sequel, Gavin sealed its place in it too. I love them separately and as a duo as well. I´ve highlighted so many scenes with them! In “All of Our Demise,” the competition reaches its final stages, and the stakes are higher than ever. The remaining contestants must navigate a treacherous landscape of politics, magic, and betrayal, all while trying to avoid the deadly traps and obstacles that stand in their way.Briony, the older of the two, had been raised certain that she belonged at the center of her family’s stories. She was tall and muscular from a life spent in motion, her hands adorned with an arsenal of crystal spellrings whose power few others could wield. There was no challenge she wouldn’t confront to meet her goals. No price she wouldn’t pay for victory. The Thorburn family had always played the heroes in their town’s ancient, bloodstained story, and no one resented that more than the Thorburn sisters. During the first book, I had a feeling that a certain character may harbor a secret crush (so secret that he doesn't know it yet) on another one but I still thought that the authors will go down the quite obvious route that had been laid out in book one. While this change may upset many readers who favored a certain ship, it made me happy. One thing that these two authors can apparently do excellently is to make you change your perspective and feel happy even though you initially rooted for the pairing as well and could not imagine them not ending up together. Due to my prior hunch, I started thinking that there is no way I am imagining and reading too much into this pretty early on (in the first quarter or so) and it delighted me that I was right. I enjoyed the scenes with them so much! All that tension! It´s the enemies to lovers I didn´t know I needed so much. Their interactions full of snarky remarks stole the show for me. They ensnared me. As I held my breath - my heart aching - I prayed for a happy ending for them. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn deeper into the complex world of Ilvernath, and the motivations of the characters become increasingly murky. With the help of powerful allies and the guidance of their mentors, the contestants must use all their skills and cunning to emerge victorious. The pacing is intense. There are so many twists and turns that it is nearly impossible to put the book down. From one chapter to the next you never know what you’re going to get. Is someone going to double-cross someone else? Is someone going to get extra murderous? Is someone’s curse going to act up? Is someone going to fall in love? Swap their alliance? Reveal a secret? Double-cross a friend? Go rogue? You never know, but it’s always exciting and surprising without ever feeling cheap or out-of-character.

All of Our Demise: The epic conclusion to All of Us Villains

It’s a curse that casts itself over and over again,” Briony explained. “The Champions Pillar is the spellstone at the septogram’s center. And the dead champions fill it with power, cycle after cycle.” they were the ones who'd experienced first hand the price people were willing to pay for power . . . " Not everyone lives to the end of All of Our Demise, but no one depends on a death to be redeemed; they earn their forgiveness through what they do while living, not in how they die. That’s how it should be; redemption-through-death is overdone and a bit lazy at this point. Briony doesn't want the title of hero, but she finds the title thrust at her anyway as the world outside of Ilvernath begin to hear of what she and the other champions are trying to accomplish, but she finds herself fighting battles from all sides, including her own family. What secrets are the Thorburns hiding?

Magical, clever and cutthroat, All of Us Villains sets out to make it impossible to know who to root for…. A fun, twisty ride through a world full of spells and family secrets’ Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series MAY THE BEST VILLAIN WIN The final book in the New York Times& USA Today bestselling YA fantasy duology, co-authored with C. L. Herman. All of that changed one year ago, when an anonymously authored book catapulted Ilvernath into the international spotlight. Thanks to NetGalley and Tor Teen for an advanced copy of All of Our Demise to review! I read All of Us Villains in basically one sitting last year, so I was excited to see how it ended. Especially since the first book ended with such a cliffhanger!

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If you had asked me if I expected this story to take this turn my answer would have been no. If I had known the plot without reading the book I would have probably thought it was not what I wanted. But damn it, this book was amazing and it really surprised me. The writing is truly beautiful, with deeply captivating and absolutely spell-binding descriptions. I was immersed in a lush portrayal of a harsh and pretty macabre world filled with spells and curses imbued crystals, ancient magical objects, dark alleys, spell shops, and aged stoned walls of magic-filled champions´ shelters. One thing is certain, this author duo knows how to build an atmosphere and pull you in. Overall, “All of Our Demise” is a thrilling and satisfying conclusion to the “All of Us Villains” duology. With its well-drawn characters, intricate plot, and vivid world-building, it’s a must-read for fans of dark fantasy and epic adventure. Details About All of our DemiseDon't read on if you haven't read 'All of us villains'!!!!! (But you really need to go add it to your TBR now if you haven't!) All Of Us Villains was one of my favourite reads of 2021, so I've been impatiently waiting to get my hands on the conclusion of the duology. I was so excited to get it as an ARC and it really did deliver beyond expectations. Early morning: Some people find that reading in the morning helps them start their day with a positive and productive mindset. As Innes reached the landing at the top of the stairs, she turned to face Briony a few steps below. Her choppy brown fringe fell across her forehead, masking her eyes.